A charming one-bedroom traditional stone-built terraced cottage occupying a peaceful, yet extremely central location just steps away from the bustling High Street in the picturesque Borders town of Peebles. Presented in immaculate order throughout, this delightfully quaint cottage dates back to the late 1800’s and offers accommodation totalling a cosy 518 square feet over two floors and benefits from having an area of private and secluded garden ground. With a location close to shops, restaurants, bars, and an array of excellent local amenities on the doorstep, this property is sure to appeal to many purchasers including first time buyers, or those looking for a holiday home.

Currently run as an extremely successful year-round holiday let, this fabulous cottage would also make an ideal first-time purchase, those looking for a small business opportunity, or an investment purchaser looking to grow their property portfolio.  

Accessed down a shared vennel just off the High Street, the inviting internal accommodation comprises; ground floor entrance hallway with stairs to the first-floor landing, flooded by natural light via a Velux skylight.  With two windows to the front of the cottage is the light and airy open-plan sitting room kitchen.  There is ample space for both lounge and dining furniture, whilst a fabulous open fire with timber surround gives the room a real warming focal point.  The kitchen area is fitted with a range of modern wall and base units with contrasting worktop surfaces incorporating a stainless-steel sink unit.  Integrated appliances include an electric oven and hob, cooker hood, dishwasher, and fridge freezer.  There is a large walk-in storage/utility cupboard with a small rear facing window which houses the combi boiler and provides space and services for a washing machine.  Up on the first floor, there is a hallway landing with an extremely useful storage cupboard.  The pleasant and comfortable double bedroom features an original cast iron fireplace, whilst two windows to the front of the property fill the room with natural light.  Completing the accommodation is a modern bathroom incorporating a WC, wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over, and an opaque window to the front.   

Externally, accessed via a shared pathway to the front of the cottage, there is an extremely low maintenance private garden area which is fully bound by both traditional stone walling and timber fencing.  Mainly laid to decorative chips, there is a paved patio area providing the perfect space for alfresco dining and relaxing in the summer months.  There is a useful outdoor brick store providing excellent external storage space.  Parking is available on surrounding streets and in the nearby East Station public car park, where parking is free of charge Sunday to Friday.    

Location:

The Royal Burgh of Peebles is a thriving market town and the third largest town in the Borders with a population of around 9,000.  The town offers an excellent array of amenities including banks, post office, a range of shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, as well as schools at primary and secondary levels.  There is also a swimming pool, leisure centre, theatre, and an arts centre.  The local area is particularly well served for recreational activities with excellent golf courses, fishing, walking and mountain biking all within easy reach.  In the summer, Peebles really comes alive with residents treated to some spectacular events right on their doorstep, including the Beltane Week, Tweed Love Cycling Festival, Agricultural Show, Arts Festival, Jazz Festival and Highland Games.  There is good access from Peebles to the other Border’s towns via the road network, with the A703 giving access to Edinburgh City Bypass, and the capital beyond.  A regular bus service runs to and from Edinburgh and to neighbouring towns including Galashiels. 

Services:

Mains water and drainage.  Mains electricity.  Gas fired central heating.  UPVC double glazed windows.  Telephone and broadband connection.  

Items to be included:

All fitted floor coverings, light fittings, window shutters, and the integrated kitchen appliances will be included in the sale of the property.  Other items of furniture/appliances may be available under separate negotiation.

Council Tax and Local Authority: 

This property is currently run as a Holiday Let and is therefore not registered for Council Tax.

Viewing: 

Viewings of this property are strictly by appointment.  For more information or to arrange an appointment, please contact JBM Estate Agents on[use Contact Agent Button].

Home Report:

A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property.   Please contact us to request a copy.

EPC Rating: 

The Energy Efficiency Rating for this property is D (59) with potential B (89).

Closing Date:

A closing date may be fixed, however, there is no requirement for the seller to fix a closing date when more than one interest is noted.  JBM Estate Agents is entitled to accept their client’s instructions to accept an incoming offer without having a closing date and without giving other parties who may have noted interest an opportunity to offer.  Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through their lawyers to JBM Estate Agents, in writing, will be advised of a closing date if set, unless the property has been sold previously.   

Important Note: 

Formal offers should be submitted to the Selling Agents in Scottish legal form: JBM Estate Agents, 10 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8RS.  Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button], Fax[use Contact Agent Button].  The seller reserves the right to sell at any time and interested parties will be expected to provide the Selling Agents with advice on the source of funds with suitable confirmation of their ability to finance the purchase.  Viewers should be advised that even after an acceptable written offer has been received, in the event of any unreasonable delay by the purchaser in concluding missives, the Selling Agents reserve the right to resume viewings.  

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:

As with all Estate Agents, JBM Estate Agents is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.  The regulations require us, the Selling Agents, to perform various checks on the property buyer and in order to comply with the necessary regulations, any offer presented to us must be accompanied with certified photographic evidence of the buyer’s identity and separate certified evidence of the buyer’s residential address before any acceptance of the offer can be confirmed.  Alternatively, if certified documentation is not available, the buyer must attend at our office with their original documents.  Please note, until satisfactory documents have been provided and our checks have been fully completed, we are unable to mark the property as “under offer.”  You should also be aware that we are required by law to report to government authorities any evidence or suspicion regarding money laundering and that we are explicitly prohibited from notifying you of the fact that any such report has been made.    

Sitting Room/Kitchen - 14' 3'' x 13' 6'' (4.34m x 4.11m)

Bedroom - 13' 9'' x 11' 4'' (4.19m x 3.45m)

Tenure: Freehold